Master Thesis – Sustainable Packaging of Electronic Patch for Biomedical Applications (f/m/d)

Your future responsibilities

In today's world, point-of-care devices such as glucose monitors have become ubiquitous, but their disposal contributes significantly to environmental waste. At SAL, we aim to address this issue by designing eco-friendly point-of-care devices fabricated using scalable technologies, particularly printing on biodegradable materials. The objective of this master's thesis is to investigate the impact of encapsulation approaches employed in developing sustainable printed electronic systems used as electrochemical sensors. The thesis will involve various activities aimed at achieving this goal. The following activities will be partaken as part of this thesis.  

• Perform literature review (scientific articles, patents, etc.)
• Investigate the effect of the developed encapsulation approaches on the electrical and mechanical properties of the printed electronic system
• Electrical, and mechanical characterization and analysis of the printed electronic system.
• Provide recommendations to improve the system's performance.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports. 

Your profile

• Master student (enrolled in EU university) in materials science, electronics, biotechnology, or similar fields
• Experience with laboratory experimental setups (printed electronics and/or sensors a plus)
• Experience with data processing, evaluation
• Microcontroller experience and programming a plus. 
• Experience with CAD tools and simulation software 
• Autonomy and reporting skills
• Collaboration, teamwork, and eagerness to learn. 
• Good communication skills in English. 

Important Facts about SAL

• Preferably starting from July 2024
• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA). For this position, we offer a competitive gross salary of EUR 1.863, paid 14 times a year.

About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future 

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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